How far is Burleson, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Burleson, TX to Houston, TX is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
252.8 mi
03h 48m
Flight
224.18 mi
360.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.18 mi
Kilometers
360.78 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.8 mi
Kilometers
406.84 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM CDT
Return by in Burleson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burleson
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burleson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Calvert
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Burleson
124.1 mi
01h 54m
To Houston
128.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burleson and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burleson and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ellison Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Ellison Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Ellison Street

    53 m · 13 sec · East Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    96 m · 16 sec · South Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Renfro Street

    1574 ft · 35 sec · West Renfro Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Burleson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  20. 20

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 6

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto State Highway 6

    854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 105

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  27. 27

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  28. 28

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on West Mount Houston Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road

    668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    138 m · 11 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway

  34. 34

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burleson and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
68.3 mi · 27%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 18%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 12%
Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 10%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 5%
Tomball Parkway
12.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
224.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert
01h 54m from Burleson
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burleson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burleson to Houston?

The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Burleson and 128.6 miles from Houston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burleson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Calvert

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calvert, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calvert.

BUS

Bryan, TX

45 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

77 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Taylor

84 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burleson and Houston. Straight-line distance: 224.18 mi (360.78 km).

Burleson

#1 Burleson

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

Population49,686
Coordinates32.5420800, -97.3208500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ellison Street (-97.320853, 32.542108)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.92 gal
33.77 L · about $33.71
Round trip
$67.42
17.84 gal · 67.54 L
Estimated CO2
79.3 kg one way
Round trip: 158.5 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.71 $67.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.93 $75.86
Premium $4.59 $40.95 $81.90
Diesel $3.99 $35.62 $71.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burleson and Houston. The current time is 21:04:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.